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Fifty States of Wine
Wine is made in every state in America!
Join Wine Consultant and Author, Susan L. Richards as she explores the Fifty States of Wine through their history, wineries, vineyards, notable families and characters, hybrid grapes, and unique wine styles.

Wine bottles from American producers, from left to right, Hawaii Volcano Winery Volcano Red, Massachusetts Westport Rivers Winery Marquette, Colorado Continental Divide Winery Storm Red Blend, and Maryland Boordy Vineyards Red Blend.
Fifty States of Wine Articles
Idaho First Wine Producing State in Northwest
Idaho was the first wine-producing state in the Northwest. Today, there are over sixty wineries across Idaho …
Hula Over to Wine from Hawaii
Hawaii is home to the southernmost winery in America: Volcano Winery. I visit MauiWine and review wine …
State of Georgia Wine Country
Not to be confused with the country of Georgia and its long history of wine making, Georgia, the state, was one …
Florida for Wine Enthusiasts
The idea of grapes being cultivated in the state of Florida for wine production may be hard to grasp. For some …
Delaware Does Wine
Delaware is the smallest wine-producing state with just five wineries: Nassau Valley, Pizzadili, Blend of …
Connect with Connecticut Wine Country
The Passport to Connecticut Farm Wineries program includes all the state wine producers. Today there are …
Exploration into Colorado Wine
Today there are +170 wineries across the state, with the main production of the Colorado wine industry in the …
A Beginner’s Guide to California Wine
California is the king of American wine making, producing over 84% of all the wine in the US. California wines …
Amazing Arkansas Wine
The most common grape in Arkansas wine is the Norton, producing the regional signature “Cabernet of the …
10 Things You Never Knew About California Wine
California is a global powerhouse. If it were a country, it would be the world’s 4th-largest producer of wine behind …
A Beginner’s Guide to Arizona Wine
Arizona provides a perfect setting for growing a diverse set of wine grapes including Syrah, Malbec, and …
Wineries in Alaska
Although Alaska leans more towards whiskey and beer production, there are still a few wineries in Alaska. Learn …
All About Alabama Wine
Wine making in Alabama goes back to 1884 when the Alabama Fruit and Winery Association, composed of a …














